Address on Education (Classic Reprint): Before Franklin Literary Association, Brooklyn, L. I., November 24th, 1879: Before Franklin Literary ... L. I., November 24th, 1879 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A timely look at education, health, and civic growth that helps readers understand how schools shape a community. This 1879 address examines how public schools operate in Brooklyn, the pressures families place on education, and the need for thoughtful, humane learning. It blends history, policy, and practical ideas to inspire smarter approaches to teaching and schooling.

The speaker argues that education should start at home, critiques overcrowded classrooms and unsanitary conditions, and calls for learning that cultivates character as well as skill. It traces the development of public schooling in New York and argues for a broad, liberal system that includes industrial and agricultural training, as well as coeducation.

• Understand the relationship between home life, school discipline, and student outcomes.


• Explore arguments for healthier classrooms, better lighting, and appropriate student loads.


• See historical perspectives on public education and state governance in the 19th century.


• Learn why some thinkers urged practical and moral education alongside traditional academics.

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